Féile
A Race Night was held in McMahon's Café Bar on Friday last to raise funds for the Cavan Gaels u-14 team who are taking part in the All-Ireland féile on the 22-24 June in Laois-Offaly. Thanks to all those who sponsored races or bought horses or jockeys. Thanks also to those who worked hard on the night to make the fundraiser a great success.

Under-10
There will be an under-10 blitz on Saturday morning next May 19 between 10.30 and 12 noon. Parents are asked to bring the players straight to the venue. The venue for this week's blitz has yet to be confirmed. Parents will be notified about the venue later in the week. Parents and players are asked to note that there will be a series of under-10 blitzes on the following dates: Saturday 23 June in Ballyhaise; Saturday 14 July in Butlersbridge; Saturday 11 August in Killygarry; and Sunday 9 September in Denn.

Golf Classic

Our annual golf classic will take place in County Cavan golf club on Friday 13 July.

County Players

Best of luck to our county senior and minor players who meet Donegal in Bréifne Park on Sunday next. Kevin Meehan, Niall Smith, Martin Dunne, Robert Maloney-Derham and Conor McClarey are on the senior panel while Andy Graham, Vinny Coyle, Barry Fortune, Pauric Sexton and Kevin Brady are on the minor panel.

Presentation

Cavan Gaels made a presentation to Cathal Collins on Saturday night last on the occasion of his departure to New Zealand on a work assignment for a number of months. We wish Cathal well during his time there and look forward to seeing him back among us soon.

Under-Age Coaching

Our under-age coaching for our under-8s and under-10s continues on Saturday mornings in Terry Coyle Park at 11 o clock.

Bingo

Our bingo will take place as usual on Friday next in the Town Hall at 9pm. Thanks to all those who so loyally continue to support our bingo.

Friends of Cavan Gaels

Friends of Cavan Gaels was launched at a function in the Farnham Arms Hotel on bank holiday Monday. Friends of Cavan Gaels has been launched as a vehicle to help fund our proposed Five Year Plan to develop our facilities in Terry Coyle as we endeavour to cater for all the boys' and girls' football teams, our boys' hurlers, our camogie team as well as our adult teams. Already work has been done on our main pitch. It is proposed to build a new club house with the latest facilities. You can become a Friend of Cavan Gaels and be a part of the club's exciting future by signing a direct debit form or, as some have done already, by giving a lump sum payment in support of our project. There has already been a very positive response from other clubs, inside and outside the county, and from present and past members both at home, throughout Ireland and indeed abroad. See Friends of Cavan Gaels facebook page for more details. See also www.friendsofcavangaels.com A new logo has been designed for the newly-established Friends of Cavan Gaels.
It is hoped to contact as many as possible of former Cavan Gaels players, at home and abroad, in connection with the proposed developments.
Brochures, detailing the planned developments and the various methods of payment, are being distributed at present.

Under-12

Our under-12s are showing great promise in the spring league. They are unbeaten so far. Well done to all concerned.

Brock Cup

Congratulations to our two players, Paul Sexton and James Veale and to all the players who helped Saint Patrick's College win the Brock Cup final against Abbey CBS in Clones recently. Best of luck to all in their next Ulster Colleges' competition, the Rannafast Cup which begins in September.

Girls' Football

Training continues for under-12s and under-14s in Terry Coyle Park on Tuesdays from 6-7.30. New members always welcome. For further information contact Peter Sexton on 086-1760420.

Merchandise

A large and varied selection of club merchandise- jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, jerseys etc- is available from Greg Sheridan, our merchandise officer. Gift vouchers can also be purchased. Greg will be in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday mornings between 11 and 1. He can be contacted on 087-2283945.

1915 Medal

An interesting medal has come to hand. It is a 1915 Cavan junior championship medal with the name Patrick Brady inscribed on it. Cavan Slashers won the junior title in 1915 defeating Crosserlough by 1-3 to 1-2 in Gowna. Patrick Brady lined out at midfield for the Slashers. Anyone who might know something about this Patrick Brady is asked to phone 086-1005303.

Information on Club Successes

A reminder to people that a very comprehensive account of all the Cavan Gaels senior championship successes is available, courtesy of Mícheál Smyth, on the Cavan CYMS website cavancyms.com Click on "About Us" and then on " Published" and you will see the relevant link. Also included is an account of all the Cavan Slashers senior championship wins and all of Cavan's All-Ireland victories. Mícheál's research also covers the Cavan Gaels under-age successes as well as all the victories of Cavan Harps.

Bréifne Abú

Congratulations to George Cartwright on his recent publication Bréifne Abú, a veritable cornucopia of records of Cavan football, hurling and handball during the period 1886 and 2011. It is an invaluable reference book and the product of many years of research. It will settle many an argument and will be a boon for quiz question setters. This book should especially appeal to the Cavan diaspora.

Material for Club Notes
Anyone who has material for our club notes is asked to contact 086-1005303 or [email protected] Tweet

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